Stephan Livera Podcast
Bitcoin’s Blocksize Scarcity with Bob Burnett of Barefoot Mining (SLP525)
Nov 14, 2023
Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining, and Stephan Livera discuss bitcoin's blockspace scarcity, UTXO management, different types of miners, the miner's trilemma, arguments against public company mining, and the decentralization of mining. They also touch on topics such as mining profitability, lightning wallets, and challenges faced by public mining companies.
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- Bitcoin mining operations can be classified into three categories: elephants, horses, and rabbits.
- The mining trilemma refers to the three key factors a mining company must balance: energy, equipment, and capital.
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Bitcoin mining classifications
Bitcoin mining operations can be classified into three categories: elephants, horses, and rabbits. Elephants are large-scale miners, easily visible and slow to grow. Horses are medium-sized commercial operations that can move quickly and adapt to changing conditions. Rabbits are small-scale independent miners that can reproduce and scatter. Each site can be categorized as either captive or wild, depending on whether they rely on third-party power sources or generate their own energy.
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